Sunnyside · Grandview · Prosser
Dry Eye Doctor in Sunnyside, Washington
Burning, gritty or watery eyes, evaluated at our office inside Walmart on E Lincoln Ave. We find the cause first, then treat it.
Quick answer
Yes, dry eye is evaluated and treated in Sunnyside
Everyday Eye Care sees dry eye patients at 2675 E Lincoln Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944, inside Walmart. If your eyes burn, feel gritty, water all day or get tired on screens, call (509) 839-4575 and ask for a dry eye evaluation. We find out what is causing it and build a plan you can follow here.
Most dry eye is not a shortage of tears. The usual cause is meibomian gland dysfunction: the oil glands in the eyelids clog, the tear film loses its oil layer and evaporates too fast. Drops replace water for an hour. Finding and treating the cause is what changes how your eyes feel by the end of the day.
Not sure it is dry eye? Take our one-minute dry eye quiz, or see the Dry Eye Center for the full treatment program.
Ojo seco en Sunnyside
Si sus ojos arden, se sienten arenosos, lloran todo el día o se cansan con las pantallas, puede ser ojo seco. En nuestra oficina de Sunnyside, 2675 E Lincoln Ave, dentro de Walmart, revisamos los párpados y las glándulas para encontrar la causa y le damos un plan de tratamiento.
Si necesita el tratamiento en consultorio (IPL, MiBo Thermoflo y luz de bajo nivel), se hace en nuestra oficina de Pasco.
Llame al (509) 839-4575 y pida una evaluación de ojo seco. Se habla español.
Signs it is worth a dry eye visit
If any of these keep coming back, or drops only help for a little while, it is time to find out why.
Burning or stinging
Often worse by evening, after screens, driving or time in dry, windy air.
Gritty, sandy feeling
Like something is in the eye when nothing is there.
Watery eyes
A dry surface triggers reflex tearing, so eyes that run all day can still be dry eyes.
Blur that clears with a blink
An unstable tear film breaks up between blinks and smears your vision.
Tired eyes on screens
We blink less while we concentrate, and the surface dries out.
Contacts that will not stay comfortable
Lenses that felt fine for years now need to come out by mid-afternoon.
What happens in Sunnyside, and what happens in Pasco
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Dry eye evaluation
At the Sunnyside office
We look at the eyelids, the meibomian glands, the tear film and the front of the eye to find out why your eyes are dry, not just that they are.
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Treatment plan and follow-up
At the Sunnyside office
Your doctor explains what is driving your symptoms and what to do about it, and rechecks you here as things change.
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Dry Eye Trifecta (IPL, MiBo Thermoflo, LLLT)
At our Pasco Dry Eye Center
If in-office treatment is recommended, it is done at our Pasco Dry Eye Center, about 50 minutes away. The program is 4 visits, usually about four weeks apart.
The Trifecta combines IPL, MiBo Thermoflo and low-level light therapy in one visit. Pasco Dry Eye Center: 4820 N Rd 68, inside Walmart, (509) 543-7953.
Dry eye care for the lower Yakima Valley
Dry, windy summers, dust from the fields and long hours on screens or behind the wheel are hard on eyes, and the Yakima Valley gets all of them. Dry eye rarely clears up on its own, so it helps to have the evaluation and the follow-ups close to home.
Our Sunnyside office sits just off I-82 on E Lincoln Ave, a short drive from Grandview, Mabton and Granger and an easy trip from Prosser, Zillah, Toppenish and Wapato.
Clogged oil glands are the most common cause. Our meibomian gland dysfunction page has a short warm compress how-to you can start at home.
Get directionsDrive time to the Sunnyside office
Approximate, in normal traffic
- Grandview 11 min
- Mabton 13 min
- Granger 17 min
- Prosser 19 min
- Zillah 22 min
- Toppenish 27 min
- Wapato 33 min
Dry eye in Sunnyside: FAQ
Where can I get dry eye treatment in Sunnyside?
At Everyday Eye Care, 2675 E Lincoln Ave in Sunnyside, inside Walmart. Call (509) 839-4575 and ask for a dry eye evaluation. The office sees patients on Fridays, 9:00 to 5:30.
Is there a dry eye specialist near me in the Yakima Valley?
Yes. Our doctors evaluate and manage dry eye at the Sunnyside office, which is about 11 minutes from Grandview, 19 from Prosser and 27 from Toppenish. If in-office treatment is the right next step, it is done at our Pasco Dry Eye Center.
Is IPL for dry eye done in Sunnyside?
No. IPL, MiBo Thermoflo and low-level light therapy, the three parts of our Dry Eye Trifecta, are performed at our Pasco office on Road 68, about 50 minutes from Sunnyside. Your evaluation and follow-up visits can stay in Sunnyside.
Why are my eyes watery if they are dry?
When the surface of the eye dries out, it sends a signal for emergency tears. Those reflex tears are mostly water and run off quickly, so they do not fix the dryness. Watery eyes are one of the most common dry eye complaints we see.
Why do eye drops only help for a little while?
Artificial tears add moisture to the surface, but most dry eye comes from clogged oil glands in the eyelids, so the tear film keeps evaporating too fast. Treating the glands is what lasts longer than a drop.
How much does dry eye treatment cost?
The evaluation may be partly covered by medical insurance. The in-office Dry Eye Trifecta is self-pay: $1,700 for the 4-treatment program, with Cherry financing available. We go over the cost with you before anything is scheduled.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can call the Sunnyside office directly. We also welcome referrals from other eye doctors and primary care providers.
Do you have Spanish-speaking help?
Yes. Spanish interpreters are available at all of our offices, including Sunnyside. Se habla español.
Read more about dry eye
Book a dry eye evaluation in Sunnyside
Call the Sunnyside office and ask for a dry eye evaluation. We see patients on Fridays.
General health information from the Everyday Eye Care doctors, not medical advice. Drive times are approximate. Everyday Eye Care is an independent practice located inside Walmart.